Monthly Archives: April 2024
Dollar Dominance: Fed’s Hawkish Remarks
Written on April 19, 2024 at 6:20 am, by
Market Summary The Dollar Index extended its upward trend, buoyed by hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials and robust inflation figures, including the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index hitting 2.5% annually. Concurrently, safe-haven gold surged to record highs amidst subdued market sentiment, although concerns lingered regarding the Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting stance. Attention now turnsContinue Reading
Dollar Gains On Upbeat U.S. GDP Data
Written on April 19, 2024 at 6:18 am, by
Market Summary The Dollar surged as upbeat U.S. GDP data, surpassing expectations at 3.4%, fueled speculation of a Federal Reserve pullback on anticipated rate cuts, heightening investor confidence in the currency. Concurrently, safe-haven gold experienced significant bullish momentum as investors hedged portfolios ahead of pivotal events despite the dollar’s ascent. Eyes are keenly set onContinue Reading
U.S. Equity Market Rally Ahead of GDP
Written on April 19, 2024 at 6:17 am, by
Market Summary The dollar index (DXY) edged higher in anticipation of the U.S. GDP release scheduled for later today. However, it’s noteworthy that the U.S. long-term treasury yield is easing from its recent peak at 4.30%, which may exert downward pressure on the dollar’s strength. Meanwhile, the U.S. equity market, led by the Dow Jones,Continue Reading
